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Mr Warren said: "I appreciate the concerns raised by some families and I have therefore arranged to visit the park later this week to see it in situ as I give thorough consideration to the issue and discuss the matter further with the council’s parks officers.

“We are keen to ensure that Royal Victoria Park continues to offer a welcoming, vibrant and safe space for families to enjoy.

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"I understand that the concession leaseholder has installed an inflatable as happened during last year’s summer holidays and has moved the existing carousel to the space in front of the café, but that they intend to replace the carousel with a smaller model in the near future.

"All funds from the concession lease will continue to be invested in maintaining and improving the play area."

The carousel and bouncy castle used to sit in the corner in the background; the bouncy castle usually sits to the right of the carousel but was packed away when this picture was taken (July 2), because of the rain

The carousel and bouncy castle used to sit in the corner of Royal Victoria Park opposite Picnic in the Park cafe on Park Lane.

The rides sat under trees on a tarmac space near the skate park.

Mr and Mrs Herbert said that they had been concerned about falling branches and that the tree roots presented a problem when trying to install adequate fencing around the rides.

The tarmac space in the corner is expected to revert to free space, according to the council.

Workmen began preparing the site in front of the cafe in early July, sparking rumours that popular picnic spot would be taken over by the pay-per-use rides

A council spokesman said this would "suit younger scooter riders and could also be used for special events if and when needed".

The spokesman added that: "Work will start from approximately the end of August, to refurbish the Tube Slide and the Wobbly Bridge, the Tyre Climbing Hill and the edge of the Toddlers’ sand pit.

There are no other plans to alter the layout of the site or introduce any other traders."

A number of parents are annoyed about the relocation of the rides

The Bath Chronicle contacted the council about the potential relocation of the carousel and bouncy castle on July 14, but received no reply until today (Wednesday, August 2), three hours after a group of parents began protesting in Royal Victoria Park.